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Amistad (1997): movie guide
Amistad (1997) is a Drama, History, Mystery running about 155 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 1,487 votes. Notable cast includes Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-12-10
- Runtime: 155 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Drama, History, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-12-10
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What is Amistad about?
In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.
Cast highlights
Amistad features Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-12-10. Runtime: 155 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (1,487 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Amistad?
- Amistad is listed as Drama, History, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is Amistad?
- Amistad runs about 155 minutes.
- Who stars in Amistad?
- Cast highlights include Morgan Freeman, Nigel Hawthorne, Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, David Paymer.
- Does Cinema Box stream Amistad?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Amistad?
- Open the Amistad page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
